Old Holly FarmTel 01524 791200 is great for children. They have a play barn, you can watch the cows being milked and look around the animals. Have lunch and visit the shop. Old Holly Farm is easy to find, on the main A6 road, just 2 miles north of Garstang, towards Lancaster.

Activities

Fishing

Pubs & Eating Out

Days Out

Shopping

Nights Out

Wildlife & Bird Watching

There are some great places to go for a drink or some food in and around the area...

There are lots of things to do and places to go during your stay at Patty's Farm Barn...

From local shops to the town centre of Lancaster and other Cities close by...

Lancaster's night life has something on offer for everyone...

We are the perfect location for a wildlife holiday, if birdwatching is your passion...

Other Activities

Walking

Cycling

Parachuting

Bowling Forest Gliding Glub

Golf

Other Sports

Cinema / Theatre

Beauty Treatments

Children's Activities

Further Information

Environment Award

For short walks you can follow the Patty's Barn Nature Trail around the local fishing pond, woods and wildlife conservation area. An enormous variety of birds, plants and other wildlife can be seen. Those who prefer a longer walk can follow the Coastal Way. There are several cirular routes surrounding Patty's Farm Barn to places like Glasson Dock or Cockerham Abbey. See Walk It. With so many places to visit nearby, you will never be short of somewhere to go. You can walk from the farm, or drive a bit further afield. If you don't mind driving before you walk, Clougha Fell is not far away. You can also be in the Lake District within 30 minutes.

Again there are many circular routes around the area. This is always a popular activity at Patty's Barn! Bring your own bicycles and get out and explore!

Thrill seekers need look no further. The Black Knight Parachute Centre is based right next to Patty's Farm Barn. The Centre offers jumps for complete novices (tandem), or you can learn to Skydive with complete instruction. Experienced jumpers are also welcome. Additionally, light snacks are served a the centre at weekends and throughout the Summer months.

Bowland Forest Gliding Club Fiddlers Lane, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2WN.Phone: 01995 61267. This is a thriving club with over 100 flying members and the gliding club is pleased to arrange trial flights for visitors

Lancaster Golf Club is on the main road into Lancaster. It is just 5 minutes away by car, and is highly rated by local players. The club welcomes visitors of all abilities. Tel. 01524 751247.

The Forrest Hills complex offers a 9 hole Pay & Play course set in rural picturesque scenery. They also offer archery, quad-biking and selected other sports. Tel. 01524 752566.

A large number of Sports facilities are available at Lancaster University(01524 65201) and Salt Ayre Sports Centre (01524 847540). Both of these venues have first class sports facilities. With 2 sports centres in the area, you will not be stuck for sporting activities. Swimming, football, tennis, badminton, squash, aerobics and many other activites are available.